Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC	Last Updated: 08/19/2011

Counseling and Psychotherapy in Chicago

Jim Cosenza is an experienced psychotherapist with extensive training in a wide range of mental health issues.
Individual and couples counseling for all persons: straight, transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, and those who are questioning.
You will find respect and understanding for Transgender persons and their families seeking mental health and medical treatments.
Jim’s experience is balanced with expertise and competence.
Our work together can help develop skills to alleviate worried thoughts, anxiety, and difficulty adjusting.


Office and Contact Information

Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 608 Chicago, IL 60640	Phone: (773) 633-6643 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.jimcosenza.com

Gender: Male

Office Hours:

Monday: 8am - 8pm
Tuesday: 8am - 8pm
Wednesday: 8am - 8pm
Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: 3 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 6

Licensing:

IL - LCSW [149.011466]

IL - Chemical Dependency Professional [23199]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (CADAC)


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: N/A
Group: N/A
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicare: Yes

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Group Health Plan (Coventry Medicare PPO)
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Horizon Behavioral Services
APS Healthcare	Humana Health Plans (PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)	Magellan Behavioral Health
CIGNA HealthCare	MultiPlan/PHCS
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Concert Health Plan (CHP) PPO	TRICARE
Corphealth	UNICARE Health Insurance Company (PPO)
First Health (CCN Network)	UNICARE Health Plans of the Midwest, Inc.
First Health (Network, The)	Value Options


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Depression	Personality Disorders
Addictions/Substance	Dual Diagnosis	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Education/Personal Development	Sexual Orientation
Attachment Disorders	Family Dysfunction	Sexuality Issues
Behavioral Problems	Gender Identity	Stress
Bipolar Disorders	Grief/Loss	Trauma/PTSD
Career/Employment Concerns	Interpersonal Relationships	Women's Issues
Couple or Marital Issues	Men's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Chronic Illness	Interracial Families/Couples
AIDS/HIV+	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Military/Veterans
Biracial	Gifted	Transgendered


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)	Contemplative	Long-Term
Advocacy	Feminist	Relational
Behavioral	Humanistic	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Coaching	Information and Referral	Systemic
Cognitive/Behavioral

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian

Jewish

LDS/Mormon

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Hispanic	Native American
Asian	Irish	Pacific Islander


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC

Counseling and Psychotherapy in Chicago